Male Therapists in Palm Springs, CA
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Brian Healey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPC
Verified
Verified
I have successfully treated
men
and women who have experienced depression, grief, trauma, substance abuse, anxiety, family conflict, career and work concerns, significant life transitions, and poor esteem.
People seek out therapy for many reasons, and have concerns that can range from recent problems to struggles that have been occurring for many years. I want to reassure you that whatever distress you may be facing, healing is indeed possible! From my 20 years experience in this profession, I can tell you with certainty that therapy works, and can be transformative and life-changing! Therapy is a place to heal and recover, to work through life's challenges, to get to know and honor yourself, and to live the life you want to create for you.

Nick Warner
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified
Verified
This practice is welcoming and accepting of
men
and women of all persuasions.
I do not identify any ideal client. I am open to working with all or any adults or couples who are receptive to exploring the issues in their lives.

Brace Bacon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified
Verified
Your culture impacts the way you view the world, the way it views you, and your experience in seeking therapy. As someone who identifies as LGBTQIA+ and a
man
of color, I understand the importance of inclusion. I am here to help you navigate anxieties, depression, romantic and peer relationships, career choices, sexual orientation, parenting, self-esteem, and recovery support. Our time together will be collaborative and an opportunity for growth where I see my role as someone walking alongside you.

Ryan Rickert
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, DHS, CST
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked extensively with
men
and women in the LGBT community.
I devote my work to hearing and understanding your experience as a unique individual in the world. Psychotherapy can be difficult but transforming work. I am committed to creating a warm and empathic environment with you as we work together to explore your choices in developing a life path that works for you. What are the struggles in your life? How are you dealing with life's problems? When you feel ready, join me in a journey of healing; tell me your story. How are past experiences affecting your life today? I will be creative in joining you to design solutions.

Raymond Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I also have experience working with
men
and women from all types of different demographics.
We all learn, whether intentionally or not, ways to handle the hardships that are a part of our life. These choices and mechanisms can be helpful and fruitful for our lives, or they can have hurtful and destructive outcomes. Some may seek healing, while others may choose to numb or ignore uncomfortable circumstances. No matter where you may fall in this spectrum, my desire as a therapist is to assist you with learning healthy and positive coping skills, so that you can take these skills into your everyday life and bring about the change you would like to see in yourself.
Not accepting new clients

Arlen Keith Leight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified
Verified
Have you discovered over this past year that your life or your relationships are not really working for you? I understand your need for an empathic, caring professional to talk with about your feelings and improve your relationships and your life. With 20+ years of experience working with GAY
MEN
AND COUPLES, I know the importance of speaking with someone who understands our unique struggles. As an EXPERT IN RELATIONSHIP AND INTIMACY matters, I am particularly sensitive to the impact and effects environmental stressors have on our relationships. I am here to help you.

Jacob Rostovsky
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I identify as transgender and gay. As a transgender
male
, I believe that therapy means authenticating parts of oneself, whether you view those parts as negative or positive. I pride myself on being an affirmative space for individuals who identify as transgender and non-binary because I identify within that community as well.

Jeff Walker
Psychologist, MDiv, MA, DMin, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in therapy with
men
and couples.
Are you ready for help with personal life challenges that may feel overwhelming or hopeless? Do you want to acquire skills and gain insights that will move you toward a healthier and brighter future? ANGER MANAGEMENT; SEX ADDICTION; CYBERSEX Addiction; Emotional Intelligence; Depression; Mid-Life Crisis; Marital Conflict & Communication; Intimacy Impairment; Childhood Trauma; Adult Children of Alcoholic challenges and Control Issues are my areas of specialization.
In a comfortable, compassionate and supportive environment, I will assist you in evaluating core beliefs, feelings and behaviors. Together, we will develop effective and efficient solutions to problems you are facing. You can move forward!

Zachary M Zaret
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I am a queer cis white
male
therapist with a passion for both mental health and the entertainment industry. I believe that a combination of a queer affirmative lens and my background in performance make me different from other therapists. My background in entertainment allows me to bring a creative and innovative approach to therapy so I can provide a unique and valuable experience to every client. My approach is rooted in the belief that everyone has the capacity to make meaningful changes in their lives.

Rocky J Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist, LMFT, LPCC, and Life Coach. I specialize in Counseling or Coaching
Men
or Women in Mid-LIfe Crisis misery. I help individuals uncover and address barriers to balance, happiness, and personal success. We then work to find and empower the Client's own "Inner Coach" in order to achieve the desired goals. I also specialize in Counseling and Coaching for Teens and Parents who are suffering, helping the teen who feels lost, unacceptable, unaccepted and is rejecting of self, and Parents who are struggling with a troubled or troubling Teen.

Brian Keligian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
Isn't it time to find a solution rather than just temporary relief? I help
men
and women who experience anxiety, depression, and excessive worry or low self-esteem.
You've tried everything and nothing seems to be working. You're depressed and anxious all the time. You're afraid it will never get better. It's been so long. You really want to live a life full of joy. You're tired of feeling negative, struggling with negative thinking, fearful thoughts, and dreams. Your life feels like one big failure. You haven't reached your goals, you wonder if you have a purpose, sometimes you wonder why you're even here.
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Joshua M Medina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello! I am Gay-identified clinician; my goal is to team up with you and identify what you’d like to work on and together, tackle those challenges head-on. I’m here to help you with anything from relationships, to work/family stress, sexuality, gender identity, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, panic disorder, life adjustments, major health changes. As a gay
male
, I vowed to work with LGBTQI individuals as I know first hand how challenging it is to find a clinician that has a lived understanding of the struggles within the community. I work with all adults, specializing in LGBTQI issues.

Nicholas Berry
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, 108674
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you a gay
male
finding that the life you have cultivated for yourself is unfulfilling? Do you sometimes feel you have no idea what you are doing or where to even begin? How about navigating through life in a committed gay relationship, but finding that you and your partner just can't seem to get on the same page? You may also be in your early twenties and thirties feeling like you don't fit in with those you have held close relationships with your entire life or adult life. Even with increased acceptance and representation, some gay
men
find that they are experiencing even more mental health issues than before.

Christopher Vincent Powers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified
Verified
Affirmative, interactive, client-centered therapy can help you address depression, anxiety, and destructive behaviors. I serve heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, trans, non-binary, and polyamorous individuals. I practice individual therapy, relationship counseling, and sex therapy. My experience includes working with substance use issues from a harm reduction approach, regardless of whether my client's goal is abstinence or substance use management. I love to help people address trauma, improve communication, take control of their lives, gain sexual confidence, and get their needs met.

Jamie Simmons
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, lasting effects of past trauma, and other sources of upset can be stressful and challenging to handle. Choosing therapy can be an important step in support of relief, healing, and reaching goals. In therapy, problems and challenges can be re-framed as opportunities for improved self-care, reflection, positive action, learning and growth. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, the Gottman Method for Couples, Mindfulness Techniques, current research on habit formation, as well as many other relevant and helpful tools to assist you in reaching your goals.

Psychedelic Institute of Mental Health and Family
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMHC, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Therapy can offer guidance on your journey towards emotional freedom and mental well being. Modern therapists want to teach you the tools to create your own psychological, emotional, ethical, sexual and philosophical way in the world- your life, for you, by you. There are individuals, groups, corporations, even therapists- whole systems of people designed to try to make you feel outraged, anxious, addicted, scared, depressed, helpless, and hopeless. Whether they are successful or not is up to you.

Danny Phillips, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, problems in a significant relationship, or are at a critical juncture in your life - talking with a therapist can help. The key is finding a therapist that is right for you. I enjoy working with individuals, ranging in age from young adult to elder, as well as couples. I have extensive experience working with clients with life-altering health issues including cancer and HIV. I am also very sensitive to the issues and concerns of the LGBTQ community.

Terry Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCM, CCTP, CMIP, CFSW
Verified
Verified
My name is Terry, owner of Beacon Human Services & a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I’m passionate about helping individuals & families navigate issues that are troubling them. I’ve worked with the LGBTQIA2SP community, elderly, and people with HIV/AIDS or other medical conditions, on issues such as substance use/abuse, relationships, depression/anxiety, grief, loss, and complex trauma (C-PTSD), which can stem from childhood neglect/ abuse, repeated exposure to homophobia & bullying, etc. Join me in a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore new ways to remove these barriers to living your most fulfilling life.

Leo Teles
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe we are relational beings, and health can be cultivated in intentional, honest, and reciprocal relationships that respect and reveal our inherent dignity. Relationships with others and ourselves hold great promise and power, they can also be the focus of our pain as we move through life. The therapeutic relationship we build together acts as a staging ground and microcosm to help you renew the relationships you have with yourself and others in life. To that end, I endeavor to help you see what may be driving you while also reflecting on what uniquely reveal in your relationships and looking to increase capacity for joy.

David M Wolgin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I work with adults (18+) and couples and specialize in the area of trauma and PTSD. I also treat individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, LGBT-related concerns, sexuality or sexual orientation issues, family issues, and stress management issues. I teach approaches to mindfulness and can help clients identify blocks to achieving their goals. With gentle curiosity, I support clients in developing insights about their lives, their relationships, their problems, and their goals.
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Male Therapists
As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with a male therapist. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.